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    Cercle (en. Circle)

    /sɛʁkl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A flat geometric figure where all points are equidistant from a central point.
    The circle is the simplest geometric shape.
    Le cercle est la forme géométrique la plus simple.
    A group of people engaged in a common activity.
    She is part of a literary circle.
    Elle fait partie d'un cercle littéraire.
    A set of social relationships.
    He has expanded his circle of friends.
    Il a élargi son cercle d'amis.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'circus', meaning 'circle' or 'ring'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Vicious circle
    A situation in which one problem leads to another, creating an endless cycle.
    cercle vicieux
    Social circle
    The group of people with whom one interacts and maintains relationships.
    cercle social
    Circle of friends
    A group of close friends.
    cercle d'amis

    Related Words

    Circularity
    Quality of being in the shape of a circle.
    circularité
    Circumference
    The distance around a circle.
    circonférence
    Center
    Point in the middle of a circle.
    centre

    Slang Meanings

    A very close-knit group of friends.
    They often meet together; it's their circle.
    Ils se retrouvent souvent ensemble, c'est leur cercle.
    A small social network.
    He has access to an exclusive circle of influencers.
    Il a accès à un cercle exclusif d'influenceurs.